Liberty vs. Dream prediction: Why Atlanta is favored to win Game 2 [2026 WNBA Playoffs]

The Atlanta Dream will square off with the New York Liberty in WNBA action at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.

Dimers' proven WNBA model projects the Dream as the most likely winner in this Liberty vs. Dream prediction for Game 2.

The Dream, powered by Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada, are set to take on the Liberty, featuring Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu.

This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks.

Liberty vs. Dream prediction and odds

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have re-simulated the outcome of Wednesday's WNBA game between the Liberty and Dream, forming part of our WNBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Dream a 72.5% chance of beating the Liberty in Game 2 of the series. According to our model, the Dream (-1.5) have a 64.2% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5-point over/under has a 51.7% chance of going over.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the best WNBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Liberty +1.5 (-108) / Dream -1.5 (-104)
• Moneyline: Liberty +108, Dream -113
• Total: Over/Under 170.5 (+100/-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet for Game 2

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Spread: Dream -1.5 @ 51¢ via Polymarket
• Moneyline: Dream @ 53¢ via Polymarket
• Total: Over 170.5 @ 50¢ via Polymarket

According to our WNBA best bets, the top play to make on this game is Dream to win.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Top Game 2 player props

WNBA player props are a common way to wager on Wednesday's Liberty vs. Dream game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at State Farm Arena.

Breanna Stewart is expected to lead the Liberty with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Angel Reese is projected to have 17 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists for the Dream.

For early game action, the data identifies Breanna Stewart as the most probable player to secure the first basket.

Check out our WNBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and a deeper look at today's WNBA first basket picks.

Liberty player props

Our model's projected player stats for the Liberty are:

• Breanna Stewart: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
• Jonquel Jones: 15 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
• Sabrina Ionescu: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Pauline Astier: 8 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Leonie Fiebich: 6 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Dream player props

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Dream:

• Angel Reese: 17 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
• Rhyne Howard: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Jordin Canada: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST
• DeWanna Bonner: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Naz Hillmon: 8 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Game info & tip-off details

Wednesday's Game 2 between the Dream and Liberty at State Farm Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.

• Who: New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream
• Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: State Farm Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Dream, with a 72.5% win probability, will likely beat the Liberty in Wednesday's WNBA matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary WNBA prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.